Purchasing Officer

• Local manufacturing business in St Marys
• Full time permanent role
• ASAP start available

We are on the lookout for an experienced Purchasing Officer to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. We are a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art electric buses based in St Marys and we are growing! 

The Opportunity:

We are on the lookout for an experienced Purchasing Officer to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. We are a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art electric buses based in St Marys and we are growing! 

Reporting to the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager this role is responsible for maintaining and replenishing inventory levels in addition to working with all departments within the business to ensure sufficient stock levels at all times. 

What will you be doing?

A typical day in this role will see you working closely with the Warehousing, Procurement and Supply Chain Teams to ensure stock levels are maintained and orders are delivered in a timely manner. You will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure product quality and competitive pricing. Researching potential new vendors and managing freight costs will also be required.

About you:

We are looking for enthusiastic and positive people to join our team who want to actively contribute to the success of the company. You will work well within a team along with being able to work independently at times. Additionally we are looking for someone who has:

• A stable and reliable working history
• Procurement planning experience
• Experience with integrated ERP systems (Dynamics)
• Experience identifying and evaluating potential suppliers
• Inventory management experience.
• Supplier relationship management experience.
• Quality control experience.
• Experience engaging contractors to maintain, repair or install infrastructure within approved delegations.
• At least 5 years' experience working within a similar role.
• Experience within a manufacturing company highly advantageous!
• Importing experience (sea and air) and some project management experience highly desirable.

What can we offer?

• A long-term stable career in a rapidly growing business
• Career development and growth
• Breakfast BBQs
• Referral program
• EAP for employees and their immediate family

Apply now for a more detailed conversation about the role.